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[Blade2.0]

I've been studying for my A+ IT certification and I've done a good job I'm at 525 pages out of 1040. But for a week now I've been at home doing nothing and haven't even cracked the book open. It's very hard for me to do anything other than relax at home. That's what home is for, to me. To just let go of all the bullshit from the outside world and enjoy yourself. I'm fine studying when I get out of my house and go somewhere else. Like a library. But because of covid-19 it's been hard finding places to do that at.
Luckily I found a Starbucks that's open till nine and has a covered outside patio. So I'm here right now finally studying again after a week off. Lol

Who else out there is like me?

 

[EviLore]

You need a designated work space, like a home office, to get yourself into the right mode.

 

[Stouffers]

You need a designated work space, like a home office, to get yourself into the right mode.

Are you offering to buy him one?

 

[TaySan]

I'm with you, OP. I like to leave my work life at work and home for leisure time so i tend to not get a lot done. lol

 

[Tesseract]

You need a designated work space, like a home office, to get yourself into the right mode.

absolutely vital, you need a space to work and roam

 

[Stouffers]

I'm with you, OP. I like to leave my work life at work and home for leisure time so i tend to not get a lot done. lol

Don’t you restock shelves for a living? How would you bring that home with you? Do you just toss your shit all over the floor?

 

[TaySan]

Don’t you restock shelves for a living? How would you bring that home with you? Do you just toss your shit all over the floor?

Nope, you are incorrect.

 

[Blade2.0]

Don’t you restock shelves for a living? How would you bring that home with you? Do you just toss your shit all over the floor?

Damn son, who hurt you today?

Sadly I don't have the room for a dedicated office. Renting with a roomie in a 2 bedroom apartment. Living room is neutral territory. But I'm at SB now getting my IT on, so I won't be coming back to this thread for a while.

 

[J-Roderton]

You need a designated work space, like a home office, to get yourself into the right mode.

This is good advice.

Although past 6 months my man cave became my office. Hate being in this room now.

 

[Tesseract]

i keep things sparse

work rig, exercise equipment, soundproofing panels, multiple monitors, tilt angle chair with flappable arms, height adjustable desk, books, printer, vr headset

 

[Stouffers]

i keep things sparse

work rig, exercise equipment, soundproofing panels, multiple monitors, tilt angle chair with flappable arms, height adjustable desk, books, printer, vr headset

What about the sex-bot secretary under your desk?

 

[Tesseract]

noise control is a big deal

i hear everything and sleep light so extra steps to isolate go a long way to keeping me sane, proofing panels and cancelling phones are vital

 

[Tesseract]

What about the sex-bot secretary under your desk?

my scarjo sex bot is in production at the pentagon

i'll keep you informed

 

[JimiNutz]

I've been working from home since March and although there are some days where I'm really productive I struggle to motivate myself the majority of the time.

For me it's not just working from home (I have a home office space set up so my environment is fine) but also the nature of the work that I was doing. I really struggle when I just sit down all day looking at a computer screen. I never wanted to work in an office for that precise reason as I'm the sort of person that feels more productive and happy when my body is moving.

Luckily for me I just accepted a new job that is not office/home based at all and I'll be spending 100% of my time on the road or on site supervising large construction projects. Really looking forward to it.

 

[MaestroMike]

What's A+ it certification??

Also make sure you're moving and walking and getting in your meals in throughout the day to be well fueled? Also a sleep machine/nature sound machine is a must for me. Can't stand the quiet.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Get a timer out.

Read* for 15 minutes without distraction. No phone, no checking your music, just read.

Take a break for 3 minutes to do pushups, stretch legs, or do a quick sprint around the yard. Bathroom break goes here.

Read* for 15 minutes without distraction, again.

Take another 3 minute break. Do not skip the break, even if you feel like you are in the zone, even if you have already taken 7 breaks and you don't think you need one. Always get up. Always move your body.

It's tough to do this for even 2 hours. If you can do it for 2 hours for 5 consecutive days, you're set.

*task can be replaced with almost any skill you want to learn

 

[Blade2.0]

What's A+ it certification??

Also make sure you're moving and walking and getting in your meals in throughout the day to be well fueled? Also a sleep machine/nature sound machine is a must for me. Can't stand the quiet.

A+ (Plus) Certification | CompTIA IT Certifications

CompTIA A+ is the preferred certification for technical support and IT operational roles. Learn about the certification, available training and the exam.

www.comptia.org

 

[Dav-Kripler]

Get a timer out.

Read* for 15 minutes without distraction. No phone, no checking your music, just read.

Take a break for 3 minutes to do pushups, stretch legs, or do a quick sprint around the yard. Bathroom break goes here.

Read* for 15 minutes without distraction, again.

Take another 3 minute break. Do not skip the break, even if you feel like you are in the zone, even if you have already taken 7 breaks and you don't think you need one. Always get up. Always move your body.

It's tough to do this for even 2 hours. If you can do it for 2 hours for 5 consecutive days, you're set.

*task can be replaced with almost any skill you want to learn

This is legit good advice

 

[Tesseract]

This is legit good advice

DunDunDunpachi is a legend on the battlefield

 

[Soodanim]

“Wake up, shower, breakfast, and I’ll just watch a quick episode on Netflix and check GAF, then I’ll start studying.” 3 hours later I’m refreshing GAF having not started.

It’s definitely hard to study sometimes.

Recently I needed to do a module through online stuff through a shit interface instead of something useful like a pdf, and that turned into an entire day of looking at monitors to buy so I can have a more convenient layout on the screen. I could have finished the fucking thing in that time.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Switching to working / studying remotely is never easy. I definitely recommend designating a room to be your office and it's also a good idea to try and isolate yourself from your family members / roommates to avoid (very) easy distractions leading to not doing a fucking thing.

Oh and don't forget to close the shades when it's nice and sunny, because the temptation to go outside can be very strong as well.

 

[Porcile]

I make learning stuff my hobby thus making it enjoyable to do at home.

 

[teezzy]

My home office also has my gaming PC.

It's been a struggle lol

 

[DogofWar]

I know the feeling all too well OP.

Not only do I want to relax when I get home, I also have 2 kids. And no room where I can shut myself in completely from them (good luck doing that when they are 3 and 1!)

But there is an "easy" solution. Sleep 4 hours each night instead of 8. Go to bed later, wake up a lot earlier. I almost manage to finish studies in time now. And then just barely survive throughout the ordeal years.

 

[ValiantTraveler]

Nice topic.

I struggle with this despite the fact that I work from home since 2 years ago. It's very easy to good around on the internet. There's also distractions from the family.

I don't have a laptop at home, but when my brother doesn't use his I take it and go to a coffee shop. I find that working outside gets me more focused as I have a limited time to get something done.

I'd love to invest in a laptop, find a coworking space and go there several times per week, but I don't need that hard enough to actually go and do it lol.

One thing I do to be productive is to determine the most important task (moves the needle for me + it's urgent) and do it first thing in the morning after my breakfast. Some video game OST is great for getting in the zone and reaching a state of deep work. I leave stuff like reading or writing to people for later.

 

[DisguiseArrsick]

I've been studying for my A+ IT certification and I've done a good job I'm at 525 pages out of 1040. But for a week now I've been at home doing nothing and haven't even cracked the book open. It's very hard for me to do anything other than relax at home. That's what home is for, to me. To just let go of all the bullshit from the outside world and enjoy yourself. I'm fine studying when I get out of my house and go somewhere else. Like a library. But because of covid-19 it's been hard finding places to do that at.
Luckily I found a Starbucks that's open till nine and has a covered outside patio. So I'm here right now finally studying again after a week off. Lol

Who else out there is like me?

Are you me, OP? I am also studying for the ComptTIA A+ and find it hard to be motivated at home. Best of luck with the study. I advise watching professormesser.com videos for the main points and doing practice tests on measureup.com. I've just passed the 1001/Core 1 test and those 2 websites helped immensely.

 

[BertleTheTurtle]

I've been studying for my A+ IT certification and I've done a good job I'm at 525 pages out of 1040. But for a week now I've been at home doing nothing and haven't even cracked the book open.

Are you me, OP? I am also studying for the ComptTIA A+ and find it hard to be motivated at home. Best of luck with the study. I advise watching professormesser.com videos for the main points and doing practice tests on measureup.com. I've just passed the 1001/Core 1 test and those 2 websites helped immensely.

Serious question, there are places that care about A+ still? I'm in a class for Security+ because everywhere I was wanting to apply wanted that. I took a class specifically because I'm not great at motivating myself to learn on my own and staying focused. There's only 8 of us in the class and we all wear masks, I'm glad I did it, I've learned a lot already.

 

[Blade2.0]

Are you me, OP? I am also studying for the ComptTIA A+ and find it hard to be motivated at home. Best of luck with the study. I advise watching professormesser.com videos for the main points and doing practice tests on measureup.com. I've just passed the 1001/Core 1 test and those 2 websites helped immensely.

Thanks a lot, man. I'll definitely use them after I'm finished with the book. Up to page 700 out of 1000 now. Then I'll use your websites to help me review.

Serious question, there are places that care about A+ still? I'm in a class for Security+ because everywhere I was wanting to apply wanted that. I took a class specifically because I'm not great at motivating myself to learn on my own and staying focused. There's only 8 of us in the class and we all wear masks, I'm glad I did it, I've learned a lot already.

I've heard it's still good for entry level positions. I plan to skip Network+ and go straight to CCNA Server training after getting A+. I also want to do security+ as well.

 

[highrider]

I envy people that can work at home. Even in my 50s I have a lot of physical energy, very hard for me to sit down and be productive and and punch a clock in that way.

Although when I build my retirement home I’m going to have a separate garage/studio and downdraft booth which will be where I work until kick.

 

[DisguiseArrsick]

Serious question, there are places that care about A+ still? I'm in a class for Security+ because everywhere I was wanting to apply wanted that. I took a class specifically because I'm not great at motivating myself to learn on my own and staying focused. There's only 8 of us in the class and we all wear masks, I'm glad I did it, I've learned a lot already.

Depends on what skills or experience you have already and what sort of job your applying for. Of course A+ is supposed to be a stepping stone to a specialised cert like Security+ or a vendor specific one and if you can grasp those basics then you'll be cut out for the next step. I'm going to attempt Security+ or Network+ immediately after I finish A+.

 

[DisguiseArrsick]

Thanks a lot, man. I'll definitely use them after I'm finished with the book. Up to page 700 out of 1000 now. Then I'll use your websites to help me review.


I've heard it's still good for entry level positions. I plan to skip Network+ and go straight to CCNA Server training after getting A+. I also want to do security+ as well.

What book are you using? I have an old Mike Meyers All-in-one A+ Certiification book from 5 years ago. Not up-to-date for any windows 8/10 stuff but still handy for referencing the physical hardware side of things.

 

[Blade2.0]

What book are you using? I have an old Mike Meyers All-in-one A+ Certiification book from 5 years ago. Not up-to-date for any windows 8/10 stuff but still handy for referencing the physical hardware side of things.

Amazon.com

This is the one I got. It's been really good so far. It gives you access to their online tests as well.

 

[n0razi]

A+ is probably the easiest IT related cert out there... the actual hard stuff is gonna kick your ass lol

 

[Blade2.0]

A+ is probably the easiest IT related cert out there... the actual hard stuff is gonna kick your ass lol

It's good to know the basics.

 

[EverydayBeast]

I would say create comfort zones because working from home calls for a different type of work.